Jay-Z and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey are teaming up to launch a financial literacy program, titled The Bitcoin Academy, for residents of the Marcy Houses project in Brooklyn, New York, where the rapper grew up. The program, announced Thursday, will offer classes online and in-person to Marcy residents with …
Read More »Trump Pressured Secret Service to Let Him Go to the Capitol … as the Riot Was Happening
Former President Donald Trump insisted on joining his supporters at the Capitol as the riot was unfolding, Politico reported on Thursday. Even after his speech at the Ellipse that day, Trump pestered Robert Engel, the head of his Secret Service detail, about heading to Congress, according to a person familiar …
Read More »Songwriters Get Their Due with New Award at the Grammys
For the first time in its six-decade history, the Grammys are adding an award to specifically honor the most prolific songwriters in the music industry. Part of a set of wider updates and rule changes the Recording Academy announced Thursday morning, the new award — Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical …
Read More »Dead & Company Live Streaming Their Tour — Here's How to Watch Every Show Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Dead & Company is kicking off a U.S. tour this summer, and, luckily, any Deadheads who can’t make it in person can still watch the concerts live online …
Read More »More Families of Trans Teens Sue to Stop Texas Child Abuse Investigations
“More families of trans teens sue to stop Texas child abuse investigations” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. For LGBTQ mental health support, call the Trevor Project’s …
Read More »Suge Knight Testifies About Dr. Dre 'Murder Burger' Incident: 'I Hadn't Done Anything Wrong'
Appearing remotely from a cinderblock room painted neon white, jailed Death Row Records founder Suge Knight testified for the first time Wednesday about the day in early 2015 when he tried — but failed — to get a meeting with Dr. Dre at an office for the movie Straight Outta …
Read More »Olympic Gymnasts Seek $1 Billion from FBI for Botched Larry Nassar Investigation, Lawyer Says Abuse Survivors Want 'the Truth'
The victims of Larry Nassar are begging the public — and the federal government — not to look away from what happened to them. On Wednesday, dozens of former gymnasts who say Nassar abused them as young girls brought claims against the FBI, saying the agency was negligent in handling …
Read More »Dwayne Johnson Is DC's Latest Antihero in 'Black Adam'
Years after the film went into development, Black Adam is finally coming to theaters. On Wednesday, Warner Bros. Pictures released the first trailer of the Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson-starring film, giving fans a glimpse at Black Adma’s origin and the powers he possesses. The film is set to premiere in …
Read More »Nick Cannon Has Been 'F-king Like Crazy,' Announces More Kids Arriving This Year
Someone get Nick Cannon‘s stork a veterinarian because that poor bird’s back probably hurts. The Masked Singer host went on the Lip Service podcast on Tuesday and answered some questions about rumors that he had some more babies on the way. “When you say ‘on the way . . . …
Read More »Trump's Favorite House Republican Is Married to the Gun Industry
Lots of Republicans are close with the gun lobby. But for Elise Stefanik, the third-ranking Republican in the House, the relationship is more like: Until death do us part. Stefanik’s husband, Matt Manda, is the public affairs manager for the firearm industry’s top trade association, the National Shooting Sports Foundation. …
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